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San Ch'tlan. Ennobled in 252 as Prince of Lang-yeh, he lived far some years afterwards at Euei-chi in Chehkiang, while his yomiger brother, Sun Liang, was Emperor. One night he dreamt that he soared to heaven on a dragon so huge that he could not see the end of its tail, and shortly afterwards Sun Liang was deposed and he was raised to the throne as third Emperor of the Wa dynastj. He took J^ ^^j^ Sun Ch'An as his chief adviser, but ere long began to suspect his loyalty and caused him to be put to death. He was very fond of reading and also of pheasani-shootiog, in which sport he would spend whole days from dawn to dusk. CaDonised

1811 Snn K'ai-hna -^ ^ H (T. H ^ ). Died A.D. 1893. A military

student of Hunan, who joined Pao ChWs army and fought bravely against the T'ai-p4ngs and Nien fei, receiving many woundi. He was rapidly promoted until he became Brigade Oeneral at Chaug-chou in Fuhkien in 1866. In 1878 he saw service against the Formosan savages, but he is best known for his repulse of the French at Tamsui in 1884. For this he -was made a noble of the 7th grade, and in 1886 became Commander-in-Chief in Fuhtden. Though a military officer he was exceedingly well-read, and he was a great favourite both with natives and foreigners. Orders * have been issued that his career is to be recorded in the history of the dynasty, and memorial temples are to be erected at the scenes of his chief exploits.

1812 Sun K'ang -^ J^. 4th cent. A.D. A native of Lo-yang, who in his youth was so poor that he could not afford a lamp to read by. He therefore studied in winter by light reflected from the snow, and ultimately rose to be a Censor.

1813 Sun Liang %^ (T. -^ 55 ). Died A.D. 260. Youngest son of Sun Chilian, who after the disgrace of Sun Ho named him heir to the throne. In 252 he became Emperor, and later on appointed